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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, from debris East of Mastaba G 7759
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Width x length x thickness: 3 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm (1 3/16 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number31.1828
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis faience amulet is of an openwork wedjat eye and has a blue green glaze. The wedjat eye represents Horus' left eye lost in battle and later restored magically by Hathor. The eye came to symbolize wholeness.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, from debris East of Mastaba G 7759. December 1931: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.